2016年11月21日起，新西兰技术移民除雅思成绩外，还接受TOEFL iBT, OET, 剑桥First (FCE) and FCE for Schools, PET: Academic。

What are the changes about what kind of tests Immigration New Zealand will accept?

From 21 November 2016, Immigration New Zealand will accept a wider range of English language tests.

The new tests that INZ will accept are:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
• Occupational English Test (OET)
• Cambridge English: First (FCE) and FCE for Schools
• Pearson Test of English: Academic (PTE: Academic)

Why do the requirements have to change?

The new requirements add clarity to the assessment process. Particularly, the new requirements will:

• Give applicants more clarity at the start of the process about whether an English language test will be needed.
• Ensure greater consistency in the level of English language of those people approved residence under the Skilled Migrant Category, thereby ensuring all new migrants can settle and fully enjoy their new life in New Zealand as residents.
• Expand the acceptable English language tests, allowing many more applicants to have their English language assessed more easily. There are a number of English language testing providers other than IELTS, some of which are more commonly used in some parts of the world.